A guide to 529 education tuition savings plans; what they are, what they’re for, and who can start putting money into one.
Category: Family
Delegate, Delegate, Delegate.
Estate planning lawyer, Megan Gebhardt, shares about the purpose and significance of the Durable Power of Attorney document.
Knock Out the Flu
Vaccines like the flu vaccine can help keep families from getting and spreading illnesses, especially during times like during a pandemic. Infectious disease expert and Seattle Children’s Hospital share what they know about the flu vaccine and how it can help keep families healthier this season.
Your Kids Are Not Too Young
BY SHAWNA GAMACHE (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) Like a lot of white people raised in the 80s and 90s, I grew up learning racism was bad. Racists were evil and would make themselves known through the blatantly terrible things they said and did. My job as a good white person would be to speak up when this happened. Besides…
Lifelines, Connections, and Community
Local parent and owner of Childish Things, a resale boutique for children’s items in North Seattle, shares her reflections on the pandemic and what’s keeping her committed to getting to the other (sunnier!) side.
Making a Difference in a Pandemic
The founder and owner of local baby products business, Booginhead, shares how her team and company have been adapting to the pandemic – and finding new ways to support families through innovation and financial relief.
Building Parenting Confidence in the Time of Coronavirus
Six families share about how their virtual PEPS group was a lifeline for connection and support.
Our Mission: Save Lives
Water safety can literally save a life. Read on how one mother’s personal experience has inspired her to start a nonprofit organization focused on water safety and drowning prevention.
5 Tips to Keep You and Domestic Workers Safe and Healthy
National domestic employers network, Hand in Hand, recently partnered with the National Domestic Workers Alliance to answer questions and provide resources around (re)hiring nannies, caregivers, house cleaners, and other domestic workers with one goal in mind: to safely bring employees into work while keeping them and employing families safe.
Supporting Youth and Families Impacted by Foster Care
By Katie Ferguson, Amara (Estimated reading time: 4 mins) How much do you know about foster care? Much of what most people think about kids and families involved with child welfare is based on media, which often highlights extreme stories, perpetuates stereotypes, and fails to recognize systemic racism as the cause for the disproportionate number of children in color reflected…